Title Dr. First Name RAKESH Last Name SHARMA
Designation Professor
Department Department of Chemistry
Email sharmark@chemistry.du.ac.in
Webpage
Phone.no 9310050453
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational
Degree/Certification Institution Year
Ph.D. - Synthesis, characterization and surface modifications of doped silica nanoparticles University of Delhi 2005
M.Phil. University of Delhi 1999
UG University of Delhi 1998
PG Jamia Millia Islamia 1997
UG University of Delhi 1995
Qualifications
Examination Name Conducted By Date of Passing
NET UGC-CSIR 2002-12-16
Fellowship
Fellowship Name Fellowship Body Level
Junior Research Fellowship Department of Science and technology National
Senior Research Fellowship Department of Science and technology National
Teaching experience inside the Institution
Designation Institution Duration From Duration To
Lecturer University of Delhi 2005-07-16 2007-09-11
Assistant Professor University of Delhi 2007-09-12 2017-07-15
Associate Professor University of Delhi 2017-09-30 2020-09-29
Professor University of Delhi 2020-09-30 2022-09-15
Administrative experience within Institution
Designation Institution Name Duration from Duration to
Member M.Sc. Admission committee Department of Chemistry University of Delhi 2022-06-01 2022-09-28
Member Bill committee, Department of Chemistry University of Delhi 2020-09-01 2022-09-28
Co-coordinator in the Refresher course Department of Chemistry University of Delhi 2020-10-27 2020-11-10
Member of Committee of course of undergraduate courses in science Department of Chemistry University of Delhi 2008-05-01 2010-04-30
Member of Committee of course of postgraduate courses in science Department of Chemistry University of Delhi 2008-05-01 2010-04-30
Member Departmental Research committee-DRC Department of Chemistry University of Delhi 2008-05-01 2010-04-30
Convener of Physical Chemistry Section Department of Chemistry University of Delhi 2009-05-01 2010-04-30
Member of Academic standard Committee Department of Chemistry, Ramjas College, University of Delhi 2006-07-17 2007-05-31
Research Guidance
PhD scholars under Supervision Awarded PhD Submitted
6 9
Research Publications
Article Name Publication Type Journal Name ISSN No Volume Year URL DOI
Size-dependent catalytic behavior of platinum nanoparticles on the hexacyanoferrate(III)/thiosulfate redox reaction Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 265 2003 10.1016/S0021-9797(03)00463-6
Surface Modified ORMOSIL nanoparticles. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 277 2004 10.1016/j.jcis.2004.04.019
Enzymes in the cavity of hollow silica nanoparticles Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 284 2004 10.1016/j.jcis.2004.10.006
Glucose Oxidase Doped Silica Nanoparticles Show Significant Enzymatic Activity Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Scientific Conference Proceedings 1 2009 10.1166/jcp.2009.009
Evaluation of Kirkwood-Buff Integrals for 2,2, 4-Trimethylpentane + Aromatic Hydrocarbon Binary Mixtures from Ultrasonic Speed and Density Data Using Inversion Procedure andRegular Solution Theory Journal of Acoustical Society of India 36 2009 No DOI
Single-pot synthesis: Plant mediated gold nanoparticles catalyzed reduction of methylene blue in presence of stannous chloride Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 367 2010 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2010.06.022
Volumetric, ultrasonic, and viscometric behaviour of l-histidine in aqueous-glucose solutions at different temperatures Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Chem. Thermodynamic 43 2011 :10.1016/j.jct.2010.11.017
Volumetric, ultrasonic and viscometric behavior of l-methionine in aqueous-glucose solutions at different temperatures Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Molecular Liquid 159 2011 10.1016/j.molliq.2011.01.010
Inclusion complex of colchicine in hydroxypropyl-β- cyclodextrin tenders better solubility and improved pharmacokinetics Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Pharmaceutical Development and Technology 2011 10.3109/10837450.2011.591801
Synthesis of gold nanorods using concentrated aerosol OT in hexane and its application as catalyst for the reduction of eosin Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 373 2011 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2010.10.022
Multifunctional silica nanoparticles with potentials of imaging and gene delivery Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine 7 2011 10.1016/j.nano.2010.12.008
Metal nanoparticles with high catalytic activity in degradation of methyl orange: An electron relay effect Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 335 2011 10.1016/j.molcata.2010.12.001
Physicochemical study of solute–solute and solute–solvent interactions of l-histidine in water + sucrose solutions at different temperatures Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Molecular Liquid 165 2012 :10.1016/j.molliq.2011.11.003
Silica Nanoparticles Co-Encapsulating Gadolinium Oxide and Horse Radish Peroxidase for Imaging and Therapeutic Applications. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Nanomedicine 2012:7 2012 https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S33295
Green Approach For Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Activity Against Multi Drug Resistant Human Pathogens Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Advanced science engineering and medicine (ASEM) 5 2013 https://doi.org/10.1166/asem.2013.1264
Study of solute– solute and solute–solvent interactions of l-methionine in aqueous-sucrose solutions at different temperatures. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Chem. Thermodynamics 58 2013 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jct.2012.11.001
Synthesis of bimetallic Pt-Cu nanoparticles and their application in the reduction of Rhodamine B Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 416 2013 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2012.09.048
Hollow Silica Nanoparticles As Support For Catalase Enzyme Immobilization. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Catalysis Letters 143 (12) 2013 DOI 10.1007/s10562-013-1080-9
Biogenic synthesis of metal nanocatalysts using Mimosa pudica leaves for efficient reduction of aromatic nitrocompounds Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals RSC Adv 4 2014 DOI: 10.1039/c4ra04233f
Ethnopharmacological Damdei plant extract assisted synthesis of copper nanoparticles and evaluation in non-enzymatic kinetics of o-dianisidine oxidation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Biomed. Ther. Sci. 1(1) 2014 No DOI
Surface modified silica nanoparticles for synchronous magnetic resonance imaging and drug delivery applications Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals RSC Adv. 4 2014 DOI: 10.1039/c4ra06367h
Facile Synthesis of gold nanocatalyst for redox reaction between potassium ferricyanide and sodium thiosulphate—An electron relay effect. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Advanced science engineering and medicine (ASEM) 7 2015 doi:10.1166/asem.2015.1764

Tannic acid: A natural source to tailor nano crystalline silver particles of different morphologies as antibacterial agent Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Adv. Mater. Lett. 6(12) 2015 DOI: 10.5185/amlett.2015.5946
Comparitive study of antibacterial activity of standard antibiotic with silver nanoparticles synthesized using ocimum tenuiflorum and garcinia mangostana leaves. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Chem. Biol. Lett. 2(2) 2015 No DOI
FITC-Dextran entrapped and silica coated gadolinium oxide nanoparticles for synchronous optical and magnetic resonance imaging applications Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Pharmaceutics 506 2016 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.03.040
Kinetic Study of Hydrolysis of Chlorpyrifos Using Gallic Acid Coated Silver Nanoparticles. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Advanced science engineering and medicine (ASEM) 8 2016 doi:10.1166/asem.2016.1953
Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles encapsulating horseradish peroxidase (HRP): synthesis, characterization and carrier for the generation of free radicals for potential applications in cancer therapy Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals RSC Advances 6 2016 DOI: 10.1039/c6ra24586b
PEG coated and doxorubicin loaded multimodal Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles for simultaneous drug delivery and imaging applications Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Pharmaceutics 527 2017 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.05.027
Immunomodulatory activities of curcumin-stabilized silver nanoparticles: Efficacy as an antiretroviral therapeutic Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Immunological Investigations, 46(8) 2017 https://doi.org/10.1080/08820139.2017.1371908
A novel 18F labeled Imidazo-oxazolopyridine derivative as β-amyloid imaging agent: Synthesis and preliminary evaluation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Asian J. chemistry 30 2018 No DOI
Rose Bengal attached and dextran coated gadolinium oxide nanoparticles for potential diagnostic imaging applications Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals European J. Pharmaceutical Sciences 117 2018 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2018.03.008
Laser induced morphology change in copper sulphide nanoparticles. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 565 2019
Work Function Based catalytic activity of Metallic Nanoparticles for Dye Degradation. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Catalysis Letters 149 2019 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-019-02744-4
Multifunctional mesoporous curcumin encapsulated iron-phenanthroline nanocluster: A new Anti-HIV agent Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 180 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.04.057
A Potent Acetylcholinesterase Selective and Reversible Homodimeric Agent based on Tacrine for Theranostics Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Mol. Pharmaceutics 16(6) 2019 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.8b0105
Mesoporous iron gallate nanocomplex for adsorption and degradation of organic dyes. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 579 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123694
Synthesis and preliminary evaluation of a 99mTc labelled deoxyglucose complex {[99mTc] DTPAbis(DG)} as a potential SPECT based probe for tumor imaging. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals New J. Chem. 44 2020 DOI: 10.1039/c9nj04705k
In-vitro studies of curcumin encapsulated mesoporous Fe-Phenanthroline nanocluster for reduction of amyloid β plaque. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 54 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2019.101314
Microencapsulated UVfilter@ZIF-8 basedsunscreens for broad spectrum UV protection. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals RSC Advances 10 2020 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra05828a
Copper@ZIF-8 Core-Shell Nanowires for Reusable Antimicrobial Face Masks Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Adv. Funct. Mater 2020 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202008054
A cannabidiol-loaded Mg-gallate metal–organicframework-based potential therapeutic for glioblastomas Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Mater. Chem. B. 9 2021 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb02780d
Sustained Activity of Stimuli-Responsive Curcumin and Acemannan Based Hydrogel Patches in Wound Healing Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals ACS Appl. Bio Mater 5(2) 2022 https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.1c01078
Research Projects
Title of the Project Project Type Year Of Sanction Output Start Date End Date
Development of dye doped gadolinium oxide nanoparticles for bioimaging applications sponsored by Council of scientific and industrial research Major 2013 Resulted in good publications 2013-11-01 2016-12-31
Hollow silica nanoparticles entrapping enzyme for possible enzyme therapeutics and sensor applications Major 2010 Resulted in some good publication 2010-02-01 2013-01-31
Professional development programmes
Title of the Programme Sponsoring Institution Organising Institution Association as type
Chemistry University Grant Commission University of Delhi Organising Refresher Program
UGC-ASC University Grant Commission University of Delhi Attending Orientation Programme
Chemistry University Grant Commission University of Delhi Attending Refresher Program
Honour And Awards
Name of the Award Name of the Awarding Body Award Category Level Date of Award
Raman Post doctoral fellowship University Grant Commission Research International 2016-10-01
Seminar / Conference Details / Workshops
Title of the Activity Attended As Date
Micro-emulsion mediated synthesis of nanoparticles for therapeutic applications Invited Talk 2018-02-18
Nanoscale materials for potential Biomedical applications Invited Talk 2019-03-25
Microemulsion Mediated Synthesis of Some Inorganic Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications Invited Talk 2019-04-06
Biomedical applications of some nanoscale materials Invited Talk 2021-02-08
Nanomedicine: Some applications of inorganic nanoparticles Invited Talk 2015-12-12
Synthesis of some inorganic nanoparticles using reverse micelles for possible therapeutic applications Invited Talk 2014-12-19
Inorganic nanoparticles in therapeutics Oral Presentation 2013-02-25
Nanomaterials in therapeutics Oral Presentation 2012-12-14
Silica nanoparticles coencapsulating Gadolinium oxide and horse radish peroxidase for imaging and therapeutic Poster Presentation 2011-05-08
Curcumin loaded Silver nanoparticles: An effective anti-HIV therapeutics Poster Presentation 2017-06-24
Curcumin loaded nanoparticles for blood brain barrier crossing and therostics of Alzheimer disease. Poster Presentation 2017-06-24
nanotechnology applications Poster Presentation 2006-02-17
Nanotechnology related Oral Presentation 2016-07-25
Some potential applications of nanoscale materials Invited Talk 2022-09-23
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